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O Hanlon Family History

O Hanlon Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: O'hanlon, Hanlon, Shannon, Hanson, Hannon, Whallon, Scanlon, O'bannon

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Where is the O Hanlon family from?

You can see how O Hanlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O Hanlon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most O Hanlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 O Hanlon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded O Hanlon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of O Hanlon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the O Hanlon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your O Hanlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named O Hanlon. 18% of O Hanlon men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of O Hanlon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named O Hanlon were Dock Labourer and Domestic. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Barman
    14%
  • Chartered Accountant
    14%
  • Dock Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Domestic
    3%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 455 immigration records available for the last name O Hanlon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name O Hanlon. For the veterans among your O Hanlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O Hanlon lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, O Hanlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for O Hanlon in 1977 was 86, and 73 in 1996.

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